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Power distributors blame allocation shortage as blackout worsens
Minister for power, works and housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola Two of the nation’s power distribution companies, Ikeja Electric and Eko Electricity Distribution Company, have attributed the drop in power supply…
Darkness prevails as national electricity grid collapses
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the nation’s electricity grid on Sunday experienced multiple tripping, leading to the collapse of the system. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager, Public…
Nigeria’s Power Sector Generates New 5,520.40MW
The power sector has generated 5, on Oct. 30 at pm. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, General Manager. Public Affairs, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) made this known in a statement in…
BEDC TO IMPROVE POWER SUPPLY IN IGARRA, ENVIRONS
By Ngozi Onyeakusi-- In attempt to significantly improve power supply to Igarra town and other communities in Akoko Edo LGA of Edo State, BEDC has finalized the design,…
Nigerians to enjoy free electricity as Reps, stakeholders set up committee
Gbajabiamila As part of stimulus package aimed at alleviating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nigerians, the House of Representatives and stakeholders in the power sector has agreed to…
Power sector loses N19.15bn in 10 days
Mamman By Ngozi Onyeakusi-- Following constraints from insufficient gas supply, distribution and transmission infrastructure, nation’s power sector lost an estimated in 10 days. The losses were recorded in the 10…
Darkness imminent as power generation drops to 2,854.3MW
The electricity generation companies (Gencos) at the weekend produced “lowest generation of 2,” The System Operation of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) that disclosed this on…
Third Mainland Bridge Is Safe — Ministry
The Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, on Sunday said that the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos was safe for use, contrary to a Facebook posting spreading…
Meter Manufacturing Firm Urges CBN On Funding Support
One of the licensed meter manufacturing companies in the country, Momas Electricity Meter Manufacturing Company Ltd. (MEMMCOL), on Thursday urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to create…
Power supply back in Igbokoda as Osinbajo commissions BEDC, NDPHC restoration project
Residents of Igbokoda in Ilaje Ese Odo local government in Ondo South senatorial zone who have resigned their fate to living without electricity for the past five…